Free Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs for around 6 months, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop practical skills in pastry, desserts, and confectionery work, building the technical knowledge that professional kitchens expect. You'll have an initial assessment after you apply to make sure the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
Aimed at 19+ learners
Entry requirements
Initial assessment after application
What you will learn
You'll prepare a range of pastry products using classical and contemporary techniques.
You'll make confectionery items including chocolates, sugar work, and petits fours.
You'll produce hot and cold desserts to professional kitchen standards.
You'll apply food hygiene and safety practices throughout your work.
You'll develop skills in presentation and finishing of patisserie products.
You'll understand the ingredients, equipment, and processes used in professional patisserie.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a kitchen environment at Riverside College Kingsway Campus. Classroom-based teaching covers the underpinning knowledge alongside the practical work. Assessment includes practical tasks where you demonstrate your skills, along with written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Pastry chef. Specialist role in hotel and restaurant kitchens.
Commis chef. Entry-level kitchen role covering a range of sections.
Bakery assistant. Production work in a commercial bakery.
Chocolatier. Crafting and finishing chocolate products.
Cake decorator. Custom cakes for events and retail.
Kitchen assistant. Supporting chefs across food preparation.
Dessert chef. Dedicated dessert section in larger kitchens.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery. The natural next step if you want to take on more complex techniques and senior kitchen roles.
Level 2 Food Safety in Catering Award. Strengthens your food hygiene credentials, which many employers require.
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery. Broadens your skills across the full kitchen and supports progression to senior chef roles.
